Designs by Ebony, LLC

Ebony was AMAZING to work with and we are thrilled at how our two bathrooms turned out! Her expert guidance at every step of the process - from the design through the installation - really helped us achieve even better results than we imagined. Ebony is very thorough, a great listener, patient, and has very high standards which made her such a pleasure to work with. Her help was instrumental in helping us create our dream bathrooms and we highly recommend her! HIRE Designs by Ebony!

I had the pleasure of teaming up with Ebony on a recent project and it was a pleasure. She picked out some beautiful colors that truly made the house pop! She is my go to designer for when customers can't decide on colors all the way to a full remodel. I look forward to working with her in the future

We now have a beautiful, highly functional, safe master bathroom thanks to Ebony Stephenson of Designs by Ebony. We wanted to convert our tub/shower combo into a curbless walk-in shower and add attractive, functional storage space. In the process, we wanted to focus on safety without compromising on style. Ebony delivered on all counts – and then some! Ebony has the engineering and technical skills and design aesthetic we needed to achieve all of our remodeling goals. We undertook this project in the height of the pandemic, with all of its attendant supply and workforce shortages. Fortunately, Ebony does an incredible job of maintaining good relationships with suppliers and tradespeople and staying up to date on product selections and availability. She kept our project on track while fulfilling our design wishes. Ebony brings to any project – and I can’t stress this enough – her depth of knowledge about products and their proper use and installation. She knows how to make a space not only beautiful, but also safe and functional. Our master bathroom now has flooring that is gorgeous while being slip-resistant. The same large format tiles line the walls of the shower, but for the shower floor she had the contractor cut them into smaller tiles to increase the grout lines and thereby improve traction for wet feet. The towel rods and toilet paper holder she recommended are properly installed grab bars that coordinate with our faucets and shower fixtures and are as beautiful as they are practical. The total result is a bathroom that is safe for someone with physical limitations without giving off any sort of “hospital” vibe. We would not hesitate to enlist Ebony’s guidance for future projects.

Ebony designed a home renovation for my mother that became a tear down and rebuild. Ebony's designs changed as the plans changed and my mother has the home of her dreams where she can safely and comfortably age in place. The open floor plan allows the family to comfortably gather and makes the home perfect for holiday meals and family functions. Ebony was wonderful to work with and made the design process pleasant and fun, even as the project changed. Her use of the latest technology allowed us to visualize the home. As a visual person, I found that to be very helpful. In addition, the attention to detail and her patience ensured we had every finish, fixture and furnishing decision added to our design plan. It made what could have been an overwhelming and chaotic process manageable. Adams Family

We love our new bathroom! The World Class design by DBE provides the feel of luxury in a small footprint. It was great to work with Ebony as she walked us through the process and incorporated our needs into what turned into a space that is a delight to use. From a steam shower, shower tiling, floor tiling with heated floors and a recirculating bathtub, it takes relaxation to another level. We are extremely satisfied with how everything turned out and it all goes back to the design. Ebony, thanks for guiding us through the process, answering questions, and providing solutions, so that we ended up with the bathroom of or dreams.

We were referred to Ebony by a consultant at the local Ferguson showroom to design a large bath remodel. The remodel entailed converting an adjoining guest bedroom to a master bath and converting the current bathroom & closet to a large closet. We planned to interview several designers, but decided there was no need. She was on time, professional, and just "got it." Ebony encouraged us to find images we liked online in order to get a sense of our style and asked questions about how we truly planned to use the space. The space and architecture of the house allowed for several options, all complex. She went through each one with us, showing us the layout and outlining pros and cons of each. In the end, we landed on a design that we absolutely love, materials and products that fit our style, and a space that we look forward to using every day.

Ebony is 5 stars. She's has the professionalism that is expected in designing spaces, large or small in a home. Her personality gave me a sense that I was working this project with someone that had known me for many years and really wanted to walk this journey with me. I knew what I wanted in ideal closet design and she brought it to reality. I am ever so pleased with the results. I am all about maximizing space with a realistic functional flow; and that is what I have. I recommend Ebony to anyone that has an idea in enhancing space and truly making a house, a home.

I AM PICKY, nice, but picky. I imagine this could easily make me a nightmare client, but you wouldn't know it by Ebony. Though I'm often complimented on my sense of style, I'd never done a renovation and the prospect of all those decisions was daunting. This is what lead my husband and I to hire Ebony to design our kitchen and some other upgrades for our Virginia Beach condo. I made the severe tactical error of trying to tackle the master bathroom without her. NEVER AGAIN will I attempt something so stupid. It took 3x longer to finish a much smaller job. Ultimately, the process with her was smooth, it was easy and hassle-free. She thought of all the details I didn't even consider. And, she narrowed down the selection process for me so that all I had to do was point at what I liked best. I even ended up picking something entirely different for our cabinets than what I'd originally envisioned. She's little, but honestly worth her weight in gold. She sourced products that achieved the look I was going for but didn't bust the budget, worked closely with the contractor to keep things on track and did it all with a fun and friendly attitude. One year later, we're ready to sell the condo and buy a larger home and the agent thinks it'll go quickly. We're even considering a fixer upper for the new place just because we know we can call on Ebony to make that beautiful too. HIRE THIS WOMAN, she's the best.

I have had the pleasure of working with Ebony over the last year or so. Ebony knows design and cabinetry inside and out. It was a breathe of fresh air to be able to team up with someone who understands everything needed to make jobs run smoothly. I am constantly picking Ebony's brain for advice, and she is more than willing to help.

Before the first hammer is raised, Ebony created an inviting and comfortable relationship by allowing us to share our unstructured ideas of the project long before she offered any suggestions. After gathering our information, she was able to create magic. Her attention to detail gave us a new set of eyes and allowed is to see things differently which in turn helped immensely in deciding on special details. Maybe Ebony’s most unique talent is her ability to hear the clients wants and needs, add her experience and expertise and then produce an amazing product. She’s never pushing for her ideas, only offering them up for things to consider. The best compliment is we could not have done it without her and we wouldn’t change a single thing.

Ebony was a pleasure to work with. She did a great job of redesigning my kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, and mud room. She has great attention to detail and was always there to listen and work out solutions. I was nervous of taking on such a big project but working with Ebony and those she brought to do the job (Mares) made it a great experience which I would do again. Her use of technology including 3D tech, made it so I could visualize our new space before any work was done.

Ebony, is one of the finest designers anyone can choose to work with on any type of project. She's more than insightful and up to date on new and interesting products and design concepts. She has great vendor relationships, is timely and professional at all times. Anyone that has ever worked with her will gladly refer her as her work is that impressive.. Her creativity is second to none just as her taste is well refined and refreshing. We at BlackTree, LLC a management company focused on the construction industry know she's the goto designer for our projects.